Ships, watercrafts to register for plate numbers under the Philippine Coast Guard

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 9): Ships, watercrafts to register for plate numbers under the Philippine Coast Guard

Sea crafts and water vessels, big or small will soon be using plate numbers much like those issued to land transport units.

In yesterday's edition of Huruhimangraw ha PIA aired at Aksyon Radyo DYMS in Catbalogan, two Philippine Coast Guard personnel explained the program called Safety, Security Environment Numbering (SSEN) system.

This is aimed at enhancing marine environmental protection, maritime security and safety.

Under this program, all types of Philippine registered ships/watercrafts regardless of size, utilization and propulsion need to register with the Coast guard.

Registration is free, vessel plates are also free and that renewal will take place after every three years, said Coast Guard Noli Torres, Jr in the PIA-Samar interview.

And like those land vehicles with LTFRB numbers, the motorboats will also bear some letters and numbers where the vessels originate, said fellow Coast Guard Joseph Hamtig.

The duo said that it is necessary to register the seacrafts to ensure that these are not used in illegal activities and if they are used, it will be easy to track them down.

In Samar, as there are island towns and barangays, accessible only through water transport,  PCG has called a public consultation on February 3, 2017 to get the pulse of the boat owners and operators whether for fishing, passengers, cargo or even those just using paddles and not necessarily having engine in their boats.

Generally, the audience they consulted, said their ground commander Salby Habdulla are amenable to the program.

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